Drake Hall: The Secrets of Ormdale, Book 2

Heather

Fun and sweet

"Enjoy every moment of this fun, clean series featuring Victorian England and dragons! ["

February 4, 2026 Verified Purchase

Grace

Charming Victorian fantasy with dragons!

"Cozy fantasy is the perfect description for this charming Victorian dragon story, interlaced with deep themes of family, friendship, and the true meaning of love and sacrifice. I found the plot a little less exciting than book one, as this story seems to serve mostly as a bridge between books 1 and 3. That being said, the characters are all very realistic, complex, and worth rooting for. Baehr has a knack for portraying the depth and nuance of flawed families and relationships in a way that still points to hope. The romance, though not a main focus of the story, is wholesome, well-paced, and healthy. Simon is supportive and protective, and I love Edith's commitment to seeing him choose his future for himself and put his talents to good use. The lore in this series is particularly enjoyable and Drake Hall only expanded on it more. I really enjoy the blending of Welsh, British, and even Spanish legends to create the mysterious and arcane history of Ormdale. ["

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January 10, 2025 Verified Purchase

A.B.

Enchanting and engrossing!

"Christina Baehr's second installment in The Secrets of Ormdale Series is a delightful page-turner! "Drake Hall" is fanciful and fascinating. Enchanting and engrossing. Charming and captivating. I could wax poetical with alliterations for days on end, so much have I enjoyed this story! My bookish heart is giddy to the point of GUSHING, dearies! After reading several beautiful, but rather somber novels, this is just the sort of tale I needed to get lost in! Something imaginative! Something humorous!! Something fun!!! Have I used enough exclamation marks to suitably convey how FUN this story is yet!?!?! Fans of Victorian history, fairy tales, and legends of yore will love exploring Baehr's whimsical world. If you've ever wished there had been dragons frolicking about "The Secret Garden," you simply must pay a visit to "Drake Hall"! 📚 The Secrets of Ormdale Series 📖 "Wormwood Abbey" (Book 1) 📖 "Drake Hall" (Book 2) ["

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August 14, 2024 Verified Purchase

Barbara Elness

Lovely Series

"Edith Worms has settled in at Wormwood Abbey and has become a frequent visitor at Drake Hall while getting to know Helena Drake, Simon’s invalid mother. Edith finds out more about the dragons in the area, confronts a hired thief, and finds out about the oldest and largest dragon in the area. Then she receives an invitation to visit a mysterious place to meet the Red Dragon. Hoping to find out more about other Dragon Wardens, Edith makes plans to travel there, which will continue in the next story. I enjoyed this second book in the series, learning more about the history of the Worms and their dragon keeping, and watching Edith become more comfortable in her role there. I’m off to read about her adventure in Wales now. ["

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August 7, 2024 Verified Purchase

Clarissa Rich

I am loving this cozy series.

"These books reads like a classic. This is book 2 of a series about protagonist Edith who recently learned that her english family are dragon keepers commissioned by Queen Elizabeth the 1st. This one gives the details of her learning more about her ancestral home and duties as a dragon keeper. It also does an excellent job at developing characters and relationships. I am enjoying the series and can’t wait to read on. ["

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April 24, 2025 Verified Purchase